Fabrication Business Relocates to West Concord

With the metal fabrication industry expected to grow almost 5% by 2028, there is a rising demand for manufactured goods in construction, automotive, and aeronautics. While these sectors are essential …

Commissioner Corner

Greetings, district 3. We are getting close to setting our preliminary budget amount and trying to balance needs vs. wants vs. taxes, can be real challenging. I want to thank staff for all they …
Isaac S. talking to the Beef Judge (Dan Fox) about his project

A successful 2024 Goodhue County Fair for 4-H Members!

And just like that the Goodhue County Fair has come and gone for another year. With 530 exhibitors, over 900 livestock stalled and 1,400 static projects the fair was very alive. It is always a good …

Holden Lutheran Church celebrates the 100th anniversary of its church building

KENYON, MN – Holden Lutheran church is happy to announce the celebration of its 100-year-old church building on October 6, 2024, with a special rededication service, meal, and …
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It seemed silly to pay someone to plow the ⅓ mile gravel driveway when Monica owned a perfectly good F250 farm truck. (Plowing couldn’t be that difficult, could it?) So she bought a plow blade, …
The Minnesota State Fair is something to look forward to with great anticipation. Unless you are one of the Minnesotans, like me, who did not think through living near the State Fair grounds …
Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When talking about the impact of magnesium on your health, this is especially true. Magnesium is the …
Obituaries
Virginia Mae Fordahl Aase
Virginia Mae Fordahl Aase, 94, formerly of Kenyon, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at The Commons on Marice in Eagan, Minnesota. Virginia was born June 29, 1930 in rural Kenyon to the late …
Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Pagel) Foss
Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Pagel) Foss, age 81, a longtime Kenyon resident, died peacefully on Saturday morning, August 31, 2024 at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls. Elizabeth Ann was born on …
James B. Foss
James B. Foss, age 85, a lifelong Kenyon farmer, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 26, 2024, at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls. James Bennett Foss was born on December …
Kelly Patrick Allen
Kelly Patrick Allen, born on August 22, 1967, in Des Moines, IA, passed away on July 28, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. He is remembered as a dedicated father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend …
Wayne Eddy
Wayne Eddy, age 83, of Northfield passed away with his wife by his side, Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, at his home. Wayne was born May 22, 1941, at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, to …
Community
(BPT) - It might not feel like it now, but we know cooler temperatures are right around the corner which means now is the time to think about next season’s wardrobe. Luckily, Gerber …
Deuteronomy 19:14 “Do not move your neighbor’s boundary stone set up by your predecessors in the inheritance you receive in the land the Lord your God is giving you to possess.” When I …
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a City Council Meeting was duly held in the City Council chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 20th day of August 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor …
Community
As we prepare to embark on another exciting school year, I want to extend a warm welcome back to each and every one of you. Whether you are returning to our schools or joining us for the first time, …
The Goodhue County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey will be mailed to a random sample of Goodhue County residents starting in September. The survey is done every 3 years in partnership …
Getting the new season underway, the Triton/Kenyon-Wanamingo/Hayfield girls soccer team took on a formidable Caledonia bunch on Thursday, August 22. It was an all-Warriors day, as they bested the …
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Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their Sun exposure − physicists can model them to predict how they grow
Sunflowers use tiny movements to follow the Sun's path throughout the day. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Most of us aren’t spending our days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only …
While Hispanic Americans may be particularly subject to various phone scams, there can be a way to protect yourself.
Save Yourself From Spam and Scams
(NAPSI)—When your phone rings­—don’t answer it. At least, not unless you’ve a good idea of who’s calling. After all, your phone is like your house. You deserve to know whom to let in. …
From tea bags to cinnamon, survey reveals favorite hacks for making a garden grow
King commissioned a poll of 2,000 US adults to dig deep into their gardening habits, including unusual methods they employ to help their gardens thrive.
Coalition maintains undocumented kids have a right to attend public schools
Chalkbeat reports on a campaign working to counteract anti-immigrant rhetoric and conservative policy proposals seeking to limit the educational rights of undocumented children.
From pre-K to college, your family can benefit from low-cost high-speed Internet packages.
Learn More for Less
(NAPSI)—Here’s good news for students and their parents: Whether in college or grade school, you can save money on Internet essentials and installation fees. While free Internet access is …